My friend and I decided to visit on a whim and lucky for us we arrived just before the tour with Danny started. He was so great - knowledgable and interesting. He clearly loves what he does and we ben...
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By Ruby GOn September 29, 2017

We were driving by and realized this place. We are so glad we made the stop. These tress were preserved and are millions of years old. It's crazy to see a forest like this. I don't know how many fores...
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By Peter COn September 27, 2017

OK, we have never seen a petrified forest, we just don't get them in the UK, so we thought we would pay a visit. You get a map and the trail is about a mile long. You see some trees that were covered ...
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Interesting enough to take the tour. I found the story about how the wood became petrified made me want to see the examples they had. The gift shop was cool, too. The fireplace made of petrified wood was funny!

It's really cool if it's your first time seeing petrified trees. Otherwise, the entrance fee is a little steep for what you get (about 1.5 miles of trails with petrified trees on the side). However, they are adding a new trail which should be open soon. The gift store is really cool, it's basically a small museum with minerals and fossils to look at. It's a good place to bring children.

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By Rob GwatidzoOn December 30, 2017

Ok experience but not worth the fee in my opinion. Gift shop has some nice and interesting items.

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By Dawn NugentOn October 11, 2017

Beautiful here. So peaceful. Wished the Redwood trail was open when we went. It is a relaxing, quick hike.